How do I get a Social Security Card and a MA driver’s license?

You will need the following information from your Cultural Care Au Pair account the following: PLease print these out and bring them with you.

Social Security Letter

Letter of Good Standing

Bring your DS2019 form

Your Passport

Fill out application at the SS office.

Go to any social security office and apply. The closest one is 50 Prospect St. in Waltham (closer for Newton) There is also one in Framingham . They are open M-F 9-5pm. Again, bring all your identification documents. There are SS offices located in Boston (Tip O’Neil Bldg.)

You NEED to WAIT at least 2 weeks after arrival until you are in the system to get a SS #. You are tracked by SEVIS, student exchange visitor information system. You will need to fill out an application form once you are at the office so bring a pen or fill out the form before you go. You may download one online.

After the process is complete your card should arrive within 3 weeks. The card that you will receive is a non working social security card. The stamp should say” not valid without homeland security authorization”

In order to convert your German license to a Massachusetts license you will need your passport, social security number, German license with the official translation and your driving record from the “Kraftfahrtbundesamt.”

To get your German driving record: click here, print out the form and send it to the given address. You also need to include note saying that you need the document in English and that they need to send it to your American address. It takes about two weeks so this should be done first…

Where to get your license translated: German Consulate Boston (3 Copley Pl # 500; Boston). Please bring your German passport and license. It is not necessary to make an appointment. The fee is $22.